sis Discussion Melanesian Marking – from old to new
Artists Julia Mage’au Gray marking Nikita Abel May / 2018 / Image Courtesy: Julia Mage’au Gray / View full image
When
1.30 – 2.15 pm, Sun 14 Apr 2024Where
Gallery of Modern Art, River Lounge
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
About
In this intergenerational discussion, ‘sis: Pacific Art 1980-2023’ artists Julia Mage’au Gray and Vasa Gray, alongside Ranu and Moale James discuss the family designs passed down through generations, which tell others who you are, where you are from, mark life transitions and are increasingly worn as a statement of body sovereignty and cultural connection.
Hear more about the process of marking and how the contemporary practice of this artform connects individuals to ancestral stories, energy and spirits. Hosted by Moale James.